Kiara Bryant faces two misdemeanors following the incident.
A new video shows a crazed Planet Fitness member jumping over the counter to attack an employee.
Police were called to the Miami gym after a woman was seen in the gym without clothes, reported by NBC News. The woman, identified as 35-year-old Kiara Bryant, faces two misdemeanors following the incident, which occurred on Dec. 12. When police arrived, Bryant was yelling in the parking lot, attempting to “fight everyone,” according to authorities on site.
The arrest report states that the Planet Fitness employee asked Bryant to lower her voice in the locker room. The man pushed her away multiple times in an attempt to protect himself, threatening to call the police. Bryant would continue to follow the employee around the gym before hopping over the front desk to get to him, eventually punching him in the face multiple times.
Bryant was charged with misdemeanor battery and disorderly conduct in an establishment. She has since been released on a $150 bond.
Planet Fitness Employee Suffers Broke Nose in Attack
The Planet Fitness worker chose not to speak or be photographed following the incident, according to his attorney, Alecsander Kohn. The man suffered a broken nose after Bryant connected with a closed fist after multiple attempts.
“She took things too far, brutally battered our client, and ultimately, left him in the hospital with a broken nose and severe emotional distress.”
Planet Fitness has cooperated with law enforcement since this attack occurred. Bryant’s membership was cancelled and the gym continues to prioritize the safety of members. A spokesman for the gym shared a statement discussing steps forward.
“We have zero tolerance for violence of any kind in our clubs. The franchise group worked closely with local police and has cancelled the member in question.”
The situation remains on going following Bryant’s release on a bond. Kohn believes that this incident has a case to include charges that are more serious — and hopes that will be the case.
“Hopefully, through some strong advocacy, there will be a modification of the charges to reflect the severity of the injuries he sustained.”
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